Healthcare for elderly gets Rotary District 9112 attention as it provides Sick Bay
Access to basic healthcare has continued to receive a boost as Rotary International District 9112 has opened a recreation centre, OGRA Sick Bay, in Lagos, a facility designed to provide basic healthcare services, particularly for elderly members and other users.
The facility was recently inaugurated by the Governor of Rotary International District 9112, Rotarian Layi Abidoye, alongside the President of the OGRA Recreation Centre, Aliu Obabiolorunosi Gafar, and the President of the Rotary Club of Ogudu GRA, Ayodeji Odumosu.
Speaking on the project, according to a statement, Gafar described the sick bay as a timely intervention, noting that it would improve access to healthcare within the centre.
In a show of community empowerment, the club also presented microcredit cheques totalling N2.1 million to 10 beneficiaries, including the Baba Oloja, to support small businesses and improve livelihoods.
Secretary-General of the Kosofo Market Association, Gbenga Fayemi, according to the statement, commended the initiative and urged beneficiaries to utilise the funds responsibly. He stressed that proper use of the fund would ensure sustainability and allow more people to benefit from the scheme.
“The financial support is an important intervention that can help strengthen businesses and improve livelihoods,” Fayemi said.
In his remarks, the Club President, Odumosu, said the activities were designed to grow membership and deliver impactful projects that address community needs.
He noted that the District Governor’s visit provided an opportunity to review the club’s programmes and strengthen its alignment with Rotary’s service objectives.
